even2 (ˈiːvən)

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Old English ǣfen; related to Old Frisian ēvend, Old High German āband

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1. adverb [ADV before v]

You use even to suggest that what comes just after or just before it in the sentence is rather surprising. ⇒ He kept calling me for years, even after he got married. ⇒ Even dark-skinned women should use sunscreens. ⇒ I cannot come to a decision about it now or even give any indication of my own views. ⇒ He didn't even hear what I said.

2. adverb

You use even with comparative adjectives and adverbs to emphasize a quality that someone or something has. [emphasis] ⇒ It was on television that he made an even stronger impact as an interviewer. ⇒ During his second day Edward looked even more pale and quiet than on his first. ⇒ Stan was speaking even more slowly than usual.

If one thing happenseven as something else happens, they both happen at exactly the same time. [literary] ⇒ Even as she said this, she knew it was not quite true. ⇒ He had been aware, even as he slept, of the noise of the engine.

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1. graded adjective & adjective [usu ADJ n]

An evenmeasurement or ratestays at about the same level. ⇒ How important is it to have an even temperature when you're working? ⇒ The brick-built property keeps the temperature at an even level throughout the year.

evenlyadverb [usu ADV after v] ⇒ Stock is added evenly during the first 18 minutes while the mixture cooks. ⇒ He looked at Ellen, breathing evenly in her sleep.

2. graded adjective & adjective

An even surface is smooth and flat. ⇒ The tables are fitted with a glass top to provide an even surface.

3. graded adjective & adjective [usu ADJ n]

If there is an evendistribution or division of something, each person, group, or area involved has an equal amount. ⇒ Divide the dough into 12 even pieces and shape each piece into a ball. ⇒ Many are tired of being unpopular because of their wealth and would encourage more even distribution of it.

evenlygraded adverb & adverb [ADV after v, ADV -ed] ⇒ The meat is divided evenly and boiled in a stew. ⇒ Within manufacturing, the loss of jobs has been far more evenly spread across the regions. ⇒ The blood vessels in the skin are not evenly distributed around the face and neck.

4. graded adjective & adjective [usu ADJ n]

An evencontest or competition is equally balanced between the two sides who are taking part. ⇒ It was an even game. ⇒ ...an even match between eight nations.